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September 10, 2025Journal of Landscape EcologyOpen Access

Boswellia papyrifera (Frankincense) Trees in Ethiopia and Eritrea: Review

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This review examines threats to boswellia papyrifera in Africa, highlighting the need for sustainable management strategies.

B.papyrifera populations are declining, primarily due to overharvesting and climate change impacts.
Agricultural expansion and unsustainable resin extraction practices significantly threaten frankincense production.
The ecological role of B.papyrifera in combating desertification is increasingly jeopardized by human activities.
Sustainable management strategies like regulated tapping and ex-situ conservation are urgently required.

Mekoya et al. (2025) studied this question.

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